How much money can you save in 30 days? Follow along as 1 Metro Detroit family finds out

This May, an Eastpointe family of five is taking a hard look at spending, saving and debt as they rebuild their financial game plan amid rising costs. A January survey conducted on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs found 92% of Americans have set financial goals for 2026. But half said they’re concerned higher living expenses could keep them from reaching those goals. Unexpected expenses and job loss ranked among other top worries. To see what a reset can look like in real time, the Orr family — Reyonna and Demetrius, with two sons in college and a high schooler at home — sat down with Kathi Sitek, a certified financial coach at Diversified Members Credit Union.